A very hot day today in Imola. I'm trying to keep cool and indoors by working on the Novarock video for you guys. Living Things just finished their set. Crowd was not to happy with them. Bottles were flying back and forth. (so I hear) Up next is Lacuna Coil!

I hope you have a snack and a nice beverage close by when you watch this video, because it's a long one, just a little over 25 mins! First off, coverage of the press conference with the Estonian media (pay close attention, a little detail is revealed). Of course, meet and greet footage, plus some never before seen pre-show rituals! A little bit of the opening song, and everyone's favorite, Fade To Black. Enjoy!

That's all I can really say at this point. Wow! What an encore. Jerry Cantrell came out to help sing vocals on Nothing Else Matters. Then, after Sandman, another mic was set up next to James'. But it had a very different configuration. Only one person uses that kind of mic, and that's LEMMY! Lemmy came out with bass in hand, and lended a hand on Damage Case! That's right, only the second time EVER that Metallica has played that song. Then, if that wasn't enough, a long time member of the crew had a birthday today, and if you have your birthday on a show day (or near it) you get the royal cream pie treatment! Happy Birthday Paul! Setlist is up, pics to come.

Internet has been down most of the evening, but it's up right now. So far the boys have played Creep, Fuel, Roam, Bellz, Unforgiven, and they just finished the Master set. What's in store for tonight? Something special I'm sure. Stay tuned!

Doors opend at 11 am, and the first band on stage was Unheilig. Next was Bloodsimple, and Trivium just finished their set. Coming up is Bullet for my Valentine. Some pics are up from this morning/afternoon.

That's right, we have two new videos for you! From Donington and Dublin. Be sure to click the "click for more tour dates" link below the list of dates to view videos that are not listed on the front page. We are in Vienna, and will have the big Novarock Festival tomorrow!

Pics are up from tonight's show in Estonia. Also, you can download the Rock Am Ring show from Livemetallica.com <a href="http://www.livemetallica.com/show.asp?show=119" target="_blank">here.</a> More shows to come!